Tinjauan Etika Kristen Terhadap Beban Ganda Generasi Sandwich
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.38189/tjt.v5i2.984Abstrak
Abstract
The sandwich generation phenomenon refers to adults who are caught between the obligations of caring for their aging parents and raising their own children. This situation creates complex pressures, including financial, emotional, and social aspects. This article aims to examine the double burden faced by the sandwich generation from a Christian ethical perspective using a qualitative method based on a literature review. The Bible emphasizes the importance of honoring parents and the responsibility to raise children with love as fundamental principles in family life. Christian ethics provide a normative framework so that responsibilities toward parents and children are not viewed merely as a social burden, but as an expression of obedience to God. The principles of love, justice, stewardship, and Christian spirituality serve as a practical foundation for balancing roles in the nuclear family without neglecting intergenerational obligations. Thus, the application of Christian ethics is expected to help the sandwich generation live a more balanced, meaningful life in accordance with God's will.
Keywords: Ethics, Double Burden, Sandwich Generation
Abstrak: Fenomena generasi sandwich merujuk pada individu dewasa yang berada dalam posisi terjepit di antara kewajiban merawat orang tua yang menua sekaligus membesarkan anak-anak mereka. Situasi ini menimbulkan tekanan yang kompleks, meliputi aspek finansial, emosional, maupun sosial. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji beban ganda yang dihadapi generasi sandwich dari perspektif etika Kristen dengan menggunakan metode kualitatif berbasis studi literatur. Alkitab menegaskan pentingnya penghormatan kepada orang tua serta tanggung jawab mendidik anak dengan kasih sebagai prinsip mendasar dalam kehidupan keluarga. Etika Kristen memberikan kerangka normatif agar tanggung jawab terhadap orang tua dan anak tidak dipandang sekadar sebagai beban sosial, melainkan sebagai wujud ketaatan kepada Allah. Prinsip kasih, keadilan, penatalayanan, dan spiritualitas Kristen berfungsi sebagai landasan praktis dalam menyeimbangkan peran dalam keluarga inti tanpa mengabaikan kewajiban antargenerasi. Dengan demikian, penerapan etika Kristen diharapkan dapat menolong generasi sandwich untuk menjalani kehidupan secara lebih seimbang, bermakna, dan sesuai dengan kehendak Allah.
Kata Kunci: Etika, Beban Ganda, Generasi Sandwich
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